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HY08 XRD

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,807 mi
Last recorded101,807 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 101,807 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Anti-Roll Bar Drop Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,415 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,711 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

water ingress into the nearside rear lamp unit- function not impaired

Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

water ingress into the nearside rear lamp unit- function not impaired

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,619 miles

water ingress in the boot

nearside rear light unit has slight water ingress

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light unit has slight water ingress

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

water ingress in the boot

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water ingress into the nearside rear lamp- function not impaired

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,045 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 46,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge in the outer wall

Fail 8 Mar 2013 41,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge in the outer wall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,140 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HY08 XRD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 XRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY08 XRD registered?

HY08 XRD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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